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Watch: Luxon talks foreign investment in state of nation address
"We are going for growth": The prime minister says, announcing a new agency, in his first major speech of the year.
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Crown Research Institutes to merge into three mega science groups
1:43 pm todayNIWA, GNS, ESR and numerous other bodies are set to be pulled together.
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'They are all petrified' - Enrolled nurses can't find jobs
11:44 am todayNearly 200 graduated last year, but only 68 have found jobs, and only 44 through Health NZ. Audio
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Labour pivots focus to National's stomping ground
10:55 am todayAs the party begins its year, leader Chris Hipkins says it needs to up its game on the cost of living, crime and the economy.
Watch: Luxon talks foreign investment in state of nation address
"We are going for growth": The prime minister says, announcing a new agency, in his first major speech of the year.
Crown Research Institutes to merge into three mega science groups
NIWA, GNS, ESR and numerous other bodies are set to be pulled together.
'They are all petrified' - Enrolled nurses can't find jobs
Nearly 200 graduated last year, but only 68 have found jobs, and only 44 through Health NZ. Audio
Labour pivots focus to National's stomping ground
As the party begins its year, leader Chris Hipkins says it needs to up its game on the cost of living, crime and the economy.
Road Trip: Dr Marc Shaw
Step into Dr Marc Shaw's office and you'll be immediately transported to far-flung places: fascinating items like masks, flags, and photos of him in remote and exotic places rubbing shoulders with… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 January 2025
On today's episode, Maori Development Minister Tama Potaka's new-look Waitangi Tribunal has been labelled a "whitewash" by Te Pati Maori, just days after US President Donald Trump's inauguration - the… Audio
Floating the key to water safety
Drowning Prevention Auckland is encouraging anyone getting out on the water to practice their key survival steps: float, breathe, signal and survive. Audio
NZ’s Companies Act is finally being reformed – but will the changes go far enough?
Companies Act reforms are meant to make New Zealand an easier, safer place to do business, but key gaps in the reforms mean they could fall short of achieving that.
Nurse graduates struggling to find work
Recently graduated enrolled nurses are struggling to find jobs, after spending thousands of dollars on training. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Minister Tama Potaka on Waitangi Tribunal appointments
The Minister for Māori Development appointed eight new members, removing well-known Māori academics - which has raised eyebrows. Minister Tama Potaka spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on new look Waitangi Tribunal
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka's new-look Waitangi Tribunal has been labelled a "whitewash" by Te Pāti Māori. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Audio
Govt looks to tourism and immigration to boost economy
At the National Party caucus retreat in Hamilton on Wednesday Nicola Willis made it clear the former government's 'higher value' approach to visitors was gone. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Paddy… Audio
Nicola Willis pushes for more tourists to boost economy
The Government wants to boost tourism and immigration numbers in a bid to revive a flagging economy. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Area schools brace for busy year
Some schools get few, if any, New Zealand-trained teacher applicants, with several employing LAT (limited authority to teach) teachers to fill staffing gaps.
The willing students who struggle to find work
Rangiora High School is seeking opportunities for its Lighthouse programme (special needs) students.
Kiwi achieves record feat of running length of Aotearoa - twice
Stefan Ozich set out on the 114-day journey in memory of his brother.
Global conversations on equity: What can we learn from 'controversial' pricing models?
An Ōtautahi-based collective sparked backlash when it offered racially tiered tickets for an upcoming gig. But was the reaction justified?
Auckland Capital Valuations delayed another 4 months
The valuations were due in October last year.
Two teens among four charged with Napier murder
The body of street dweller and identity Boy Taylor, 58, was found a week out from Christmas Day.
Palmerston North Hospital to restart regular colonoscopy check-ups
Last month, Te Whatu Ora MidCentral said it would prioritise symptomatic people and those in the National Bowel Screening programme.
